I work in Columbia a lot, and as a graduate of the University of South Carolina, I come to Columbia for all home football games and other sports. I've probably stayed at every downtown hotel in the city, and although several others are nice, this is my favorite for many reasons.
The # 1 reason is the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. If any hotel has a more attentive and capable front desk manager than Christina Braun, I have never seen it. Every staff member is awesome (well, we had a waitress in the restaurant once who was a total pain, but she's not there any more!), and the rooms are unique because the building has been renovated from a historic bank and office building. Having been familiar with this building from its earlier function, I am amazed at what the hotel has done with it.
Beyond the staff, this hotel is convenient to my law firm's downtown office, as well as the restaurant-shopping Vista area. The vault anand rooftop bars are also hot spots. I love staying here.
- Columbia Sheraton
